2Q. A flow field is defined by u = 2y, v=xy. Derive expressions for the x and y components of acceleration. Find the magnitude of the velocity and acceleration at the point (2,3). Specify units in terms of L and T.

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**Problem Statement:**

A flow field is defined by \( u = 2y \), \( v = xy \). Derive expressions for the \( x \) and \( y \) components of acceleration. Find the magnitude of the velocity and acceleration at the point (2,3). Specify units in terms of \( L \) and \( T \).

**Solution:**

1. **Velocity Components:**
   - The velocity components are given as:
     \[
     u = 2y
     \]
     \[
     v = xy
     \]

2. **Acceleration Components:**
   - The \( x \) component of acceleration, \( a_x \), is given by:
     \[
     a_x = \frac{du}{dt} = \frac{\partial u}{\partial t} + u \frac{\partial u}{\partial x} + v \frac{\partial u}{\partial y}
     \]
     Since \( u = 2y \), \(\frac{\partial u}{\partial x} = 0\) and \(\frac{\partial u}{\partial y} = 2\).

   - The \( y \) component of acceleration, \( a_y \), is given by:
     \[
     a_y = \frac{dv}{dt} = \frac{\partial v}{\partial t} + u \frac{\partial v}{\partial x} + v \frac{\partial v}{\partial y}
     \]
     Since \( v = xy \), \(\frac{\partial v}{\partial x} = y\) and \(\frac{\partial v}{\partial y} = x\).

3. **Calculate Specific Values:**

   - Evaluate both components of acceleration and the magnitude of velocity at the point (2,3).

   - **Magnitude of Velocity:**
     \[
     \text{Velocity magnitude} = \sqrt{u^2 + v^2}
     \]

   - **Magnitude of Acceleration:**
     \[
     \text{Acceleration magnitude} = \sqrt{a_x^2 + a_y^2}
     \]

4. **Units:**

   - Velocity is measured in \( L/T \).
   - Acceleration is measured in \( L/T^2 \).

By applying the given definitions and calculations, one can derive the necessary expressions for acceleration and determine the required magnitudes
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** A flow field is defined by \( u = 2y \), \( v = xy \). Derive expressions for the \( x \) and \( y \) components of acceleration. Find the magnitude of the velocity and acceleration at the point (2,3). Specify units in terms of \( L \) and \( T \). **Solution:** 1. **Velocity Components:** - The velocity components are given as: \[ u = 2y \] \[ v = xy \] 2. **Acceleration Components:** - The \( x \) component of acceleration, \( a_x \), is given by: \[ a_x = \frac{du}{dt} = \frac{\partial u}{\partial t} + u \frac{\partial u}{\partial x} + v \frac{\partial u}{\partial y} \] Since \( u = 2y \), \(\frac{\partial u}{\partial x} = 0\) and \(\frac{\partial u}{\partial y} = 2\). - The \( y \) component of acceleration, \( a_y \), is given by: \[ a_y = \frac{dv}{dt} = \frac{\partial v}{\partial t} + u \frac{\partial v}{\partial x} + v \frac{\partial v}{\partial y} \] Since \( v = xy \), \(\frac{\partial v}{\partial x} = y\) and \(\frac{\partial v}{\partial y} = x\). 3. **Calculate Specific Values:** - Evaluate both components of acceleration and the magnitude of velocity at the point (2,3). - **Magnitude of Velocity:** \[ \text{Velocity magnitude} = \sqrt{u^2 + v^2} \] - **Magnitude of Acceleration:** \[ \text{Acceleration magnitude} = \sqrt{a_x^2 + a_y^2} \] 4. **Units:** - Velocity is measured in \( L/T \). - Acceleration is measured in \( L/T^2 \). By applying the given definitions and calculations, one can derive the necessary expressions for acceleration and determine the required magnitudes
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